LAMS vs Sakai
LAMS
lamsfoundation.org
Sakai
sakailms.orgSide by side
| Figure | LAMS | Sakai |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Education Learning Management | 7.5 (#12) | 7.9 (#9) |
| Spec score · Learning Management Systems | 7.3 (#92) | 8.1 (#49) |
| Deployment | The maker says LAMS can operate as a stand-alone e-learning system or be integrated with an LMS. | Sakai is a Java-based web application typically deployed with Apache Tomcat, and can scale through multiple Tomcat instances in a cluster. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The maker lists integrations for Moodle, Sakai, Blackboard/WebCT, .LRN, Microsoft SharePoint, and Tiger Online Training LMS. | Sakai implements the IMS LTI specification and provides an API for native integrations with third-party applications. |
| Support | LAMS International offers training, technical support, software updates and upgrades, hosting, and software development services. | The project says official community support for Sakai 22 ceased with the Sakai 25 series and encourages older-version users to upgrade for current security patches. |
Plans
In their own words
LAMS
LAMS is an open-source system for designing, managing and delivering collaborative online learning activities. Teachers create activity sequences in a visual authoring environment, while separate Author, Monitor and Learner areas support creation, oversight and participation. It can run as a standalone e-learning system or connect with an LMS. Listed integrations include Moodle, Sakai, Blackboard/WebCT, .LRN, Microsoft SharePoint and Tiger Online Training LMS, with options for single sign-on and automatic course and user creation from LMS information. LAMS supports multimedia content, interactive activities, branching paths, live lesson delivery and learner analytics. Version 2.2 supports exporting in IMS Learning Design Level A format. Released under the GPL, it is available as a free download when users install, configure and maintain it themselves under the license. LAMS International offers support, hosting, training, updates, upgrades and development services. The maker describes use in K–12, vocational, higher and adult or community education. Commercial services and licensing have no listed fees.